Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 12 published reports.
GOES Weather Satellites: Comprehensive Guide and Analysis
GOES weather satellites provide critical data for weather forecasting and monitoring. Discover their functions, history, and impact.
Fengyun-1C Debris: Legacy of the 2007 ASAT Test
Fengyun-1C was a Chinese weather satellite launched on 10 May 1999, designed to provide meteorological data for weather forecasting and climate monitoring. The satellite was part of the Fengyun series, operated by the China Meteorological Administration.
GOES-19: The Newest Geostationary Weather Eye
GOES-19, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series, is a state-of-the-art weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Launched on December 1, 2021, aboard an Atlas V rocket, GOES-19 is part of the GOES-R
GOES-18: Geostationary Weather Sentinel
GOES-18, also known as GOES-T prior to reaching its operational orbit, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series, which provides real-time weather dat
Witnessing the Dance of Shadows: Spain's Total Solar Eclipse
On August 12th, 2026, Spain experienced a rare total solar eclipse. Discover the science behind this celestial event and its impact on observers.
Satellite Spotlight: ISS — 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large, habitable satellite that orbits Earth, serving as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA.
ISRO Missions: A Comprehensive Guide to India's Space Achievements
ISRO, India's space agency, has launched numerous missions, including Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, marking significant achievements in space exploration.
NOAA-19: The Last of the POES Weather Satellites
NOAA-19, also known by its NORAD ID 33591, is the last satellite in the Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) series. Launched on 6 February 2009, it serves as a key component in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) mission to monitor weather patterns and environm
The International Space Station: A Comprehensive Guide
The International Space Station (ISS) is a multi-nation project that orbits Earth, serving as a microgravity research lab and a hub for international cooperation.
International Space Station: 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO) that serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA.
Sentinel-6: Measuring Sea Level from Orbit
Sentinel-6 is a collaborative satellite mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT, and NOAA, designed to measure sea level changes with unprecedented accuracy. Officially named Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, the satellite honours the former director of NASA's Earth Science Divisi
ISS — 25+ Years of Continuous Human Presence
The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space station (habitable artificial satellite) in low Earth orbit. It is a joint project involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).